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OPEN CALL FOR RESIDENCIES 2026

OPEN CALL FOR RESIDENCIES 2026

Focus: #your topic & #AI Dances



RedSapata Kunst-, Kultur- und Tanzinitiative is excited to announce an open call for artist residencies in 2026! We are looking for innovative, multidisciplinary projects that explore themes of artificial intelligence, though we remain open to other themes related to nature, society, politics, and the body.


Artists of all disciplines, especially those in the field of dance, are encouraged to apply. Multidisciplinary projects that integrate the body as a medium are also welcome. The selected artists will benefit from a supportive working environment, including studio space and optional accommodations, to develop their artistic vision. Below are the key details and focus areas for this residency opportunity:


Focus Areas

1. General Focus on Artistic Expression

We welcome a wide range of artistic proposals, focusing on projects that creatively engage with the contemporary world. Whether your work touches on societal dynamics, nature, or political discourse, we encourage applications from artists who challenge norms and present fresh perspectives.


2. AI Dances

We are excited to support projects that explore the creative and cultural implications of artificial intelligence through movement and performance. We invite artists to consider how AI can be both a tool and a subject in dance - examining questions of embodiment, agency, authorship, and human-machine collaboration. These works should investigate the evolving relationship between technology and expression, and reflect on how AI shapes our understanding of creativity, identity, and the future of artistic practice.


Residency Details

Selected artists will receive studio space at Sonnenstein Loft or our second venue AUBERGiNE in Linz, Austria, for an approximate period of one to a maximum of four weeks. The studio spaces vary between 52m² and 180m², with flexible arrangements for usage. Artists may also request accommodations in two artist rooms at AUBERGiNE (max. 2 persons per room), subject to availability.

While the residency primarily offers workspace, artists are encouraged to seek additional funding for travel, per diems, and production costs. There is no obligation for a public performance, but residents are invited to share their work in a studio showing or submit for future performance events.


Application Process

- Application Deadline: 29th of June 2025, 23:59 Vienna time

- Residency Period: Starting 2026 & tailored based on studio availability as well as artist preferences


To apply, submit a single PDF document containing:

1. Residency Proposal: Detailed description (max. 3 pages) for your residency project. The jury should be able to have a clear overview of your project through this description. Please include:

  1. Concept of the work

  2. Brief methodology or how you plan to use the studio time

  3. Names of the artist or team of artists participating in your residency

  4. Video links to your work, if available.

  5. Are you co-producing the work with other partner institutions or receiving funding? Please let us know about it.

  6. Scheduled dates for premiere or further performances, if available.

2. Biography/CV: A short bio or CV of the main artists involved (max. 1 page per artist).

3. Additional Info (optional): Include any co-productions, funding, or scheduled performances, if relevant.


Please ensure the PDF file is no larger than 5 MB and name the file in this format: “Artist Name_Project.pdf”.



For any questions, please contact us at artists@redsapata.com with the subject line RESIDENCY 2026.

We look forward to receiving your inspiring and thought-provoking projects!

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